TAS · Independent Primary
The Launceston Preparatory School
Launceston 7250 · Prep-6
The Launceston Preparatory School is an independent primary school in Launceston, TAS offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1143, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 112 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 9% of students have a language background other than English.
How The Launceston Preparatory School compares
By ICSEA, The Launceston Preparatory School ranks 3rd of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 17th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Newstead College, a government secondary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. The Launceston Preparatory School scores 1143 — above average.
Enrolment and location
The Launceston Preparatory School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Launceston
The Launceston Preparatory School is located in Launceston, TAS — a suburb with a median household income of $1,439/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 3,110.
View full Launceston suburb profile →Schools near The Launceston Preparatory School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Launceston Preparatory School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newstead CollegeGovernment Secondary · Newstead | 0.5 km | 947 | 196 lower | 422 |
| East Launceston Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · East Launceston | 0.7 km | 1046 | 97 lower | 501 |
| St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Newstead | 0.9 km | 1033 | 110 lower | 315 |
| Scotch Oakburn CollegeIndependent Combined · Newstead | 1.6 km | 1119 | 24 lower | 1,164 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Launceston Preparatory School a government school?
No, The Launceston Preparatory School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does The Launceston Preparatory School offer?
The Launceston Preparatory School offers Prep-6.
What is The Launceston Preparatory School's ICSEA score?
The Launceston Preparatory School has an ICSEA score of 1143, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Launceston Preparatory School?
The Launceston Preparatory School has 112 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Launceston Preparatory School?
The nearest schools to The Launceston Preparatory School are Newstead College (0.5 km), Scotch Oakburn College - Elphin Campus (0.5 km), Newstead Christian School (0.6 km).
Where is The Launceston Preparatory School located?
The Launceston Preparatory School is located in Launceston, TAS 7250. Visit the school website at http://www.lps.tas.edu.au.